The issue of marriage and priests has been a key issue in the modern world. Many Protestant religions have allowed marriage of priests, and many people believe that in order for their to be a continued interest in the priesthood, priests must be allowed to marry. The Catholic Church on the other hand believes that the priesthood is a calling to a way of life and serving God. I know that at our school the catholic priest talk about being called to married life or being called to the priesthood. By remaining celibate, the priests are able to completely focus on God. Jesuit Priests can be called anywhere in the world at any time by the Pope, but if they were married and had a family they would have to move with him or be supported by the Church. Also, priests take a vow of poverty and would have to rely on the Church to pay for another person or family. Catholic Answers has a great article on the issue of priest's marriage. All in all, I believe that the Catholic will never change their view on the issue of priest's marriage.
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